Tanzania/Uganda: Uganda, Tanzania Win CAF African Schools Football Championship for Cecafa Zone

Uganda and Tanzania emerged victorious within the CAF African Schools Football Championship for the CECAFA Zone, held at St. Mary’s Stadium, Kitende.

Hosts Uganda triumphed within the ladies’ class, whereas Tanzania claimed the boys’ title because the event concluded on Thursday.

Girls’ Category: Uganda Dominate with Convincing Victory

Uganda’s ladies’ group capped off their marketing campaign with a powerful 8-0 victory over Rwanda.

Brendah Nassaka stole the present, netting 4 targets, whereas Halima Mupyanga contributed a brace. Cynthia Kirenga and Lilian Nabukeera additionally added their names to the rating sheet.

The dominant win secured Uganda the highest spot, edging out Tanzania on purpose distinction after each groups completed with seven factors.

Uganda had earlier defeated Burundi 2-1 and performed out a goalless draw with Tanzania.

Reflecting on the victory, Nassaka mentioned, “This is a very sweet win for us because we worked really hard and knew we had to win by a big margin against Rwanda.”

Boys’ Category: Tanzania Clinch Title on Goal Advantage

In the boys’ competitors, Tanzania secured the title after defeating Rwanda 2-0 of their ultimate match.

Elick Yusuh transformed an early penalty, whereas Jabiri Farijala sealed the win with a second-half purpose.

Tanzania’s win, mixed with a goalless draw between Somalia and Burundi, noticed them end degree on six factors with Uganda.

However, Tanzania’s superior purpose distinction clinched the title.

Tanzanian coach Boniface Pawasa praised his group’s resilience. “This tournament was very competitive. It was not easy to tell who would win, but we remained composed and secured the most important win,” Pawasa mentioned.

Prizes and Recognition

Uganda’s ladies’ group and Tanzania’s boys’ group will signify the CECAFA Zone on the continental event subsequent 12 months.

Both groups obtained gold medals, trophies, and $100,000 for developmental initiatives.